Scarborough Councillors To Be Given ipads.

Apparently there is a lot of residents of Scarborough who are wholly against Scarborough Borough Councillors receiving ipads to carry out their work. The Scarborough Evening News recently held a survey on their website which received 67,000+ responses, only 44 responses actually supported the idea.
I would love to know where the 67,000 responses came from as the population of the Borough Of Scarborough is just over 106,000. A huge percentage of which will be under 16 or sat in care homes with no access to the website.
I don't think people understand that yes the ipads cost a few hundred pounds but they wouldn't cost the council that much, especially if they buy 50+ of them.
I'm all for the idea as I do believe it will be more cost effective as Councillors can carry the ipads with them where they go to stay constantly up to date with the council. Saving them having to print out documents, maps etc.
ipads are extremely useful tools and not just toys as most people see them as being. Yes you can play games on them but I doubt the Councillors will be allowed to be play games on them!

Most people I think will also be a little bit envious of anybody who has an ipad.

People in Scarborough need to wake up to the idea that technology is taking over and if Councils don't keep up to date then in the long run it will cost more to catch up!

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Skipping Day

In Scarborough the age old tradition of skipping on Foreshore Road still lives on. Skipping day, or more commonly known as Shrove Tuesday and Pancake Day only happens in Scarborough. It is thought that it all started when fishing boats would use Shrove Tuesday to sort out their ropes and nets. Children would then use the old bits of rope to skip with. 

The tradition has certainly stuck and even in 2012 some schools close for the day while others allow parents to take children out of school to take part in skipping day.

The Foreshore Road gets closed to traffic so children and adults alike can join in the skipping fun.

Scarborough also holds a pancake racing event in the town centre with Yorkshire Coast Radio providing entertainment and live music. Students from Yorkshire Coast College got involved this year with their professional chef helping them serve up perfect pancakes!

Skipping Day in Scarborough is one tradition I think will be here for a long time.

Shrove Tuesday 2012

Shrove Tuesday is approaching once again, have you got your pancake ideas and skipping ropes yet?

The day will be kicked off by the Mayor Of The Borough Of Scarborough at 12 noon when the pancake day bell is rung. Signalling the start of the skipping on Scarborough's South Bay.
For those of you who like your pancakes, Strictly Pancakes 2012 kicks off at 12.15 on Aberdeen Walk. Always a fun event with teams competing in pancake races whilst wearing fancy dress. The teams will be judged on not just speed but on their fancy dress, flipping abilities and skill negotiating a course which will be devised by Yorkshire Coast College Sports Department.

There will also be cooking demonstrations from Students of Yorkshire Coast College with the healthy option pancake to be displayed outside Poundland.

You will also be able to indulge your hunger for pancakes in the Market Hall.

Please see the original post from Scarborough Council for more details and entry details for the pancake races.

Have fun, and enjoy your pancakes.

It's Snowing In Scarborough

Yes, the snow is here folks.

Please take care when out and about.

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Dennis Taylor Is Coming To Scarborough

It has been announced that there is going to be a special sports charity dinner to be held on the 10th March 2012. The dinner, hosted by the Mayor of the Borough of Scarborough, will be held at Scarborough Rugby Club. Featured guests will be snooker legend Dennis Taylor and stand-up comedian Martin Gold.
The dinner is open invitation with tickets costing £35, which will include a four course dinner.

For more information and to book your place please use the link below.

Original post on Scarborough Council website